Francisco Rodriguez

News about Francisco Rodriguez, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Aug. 1, 2011

Closer Francisco Rodriguez asked the New York Mets to remove his $17.5 million vesting option from his contract, making it easier to complete his trade to the Milwaukee Brewers. MORE

Jul. 17, 2011

Box Seats article by Alan Schwarz on trying to explain to his 5-year-old son why the New York Mets traded his favorite player Francisco Rodriguez. MORE

Jul. 16, 2011

Deal negotiated with Milwaukee Brewers drops the 55 games-finished clause that would have activated a $17.5-million vesting option in contract for former New York Mets pitcher Francisco Rodriguez, allowing Brewers to use Rodriguez as a closer. MORE

Jul. 14, 2011

New York Mets send closer Francisco Rodriguez and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers for two players to be determined to avoid having to pay him $17.5 million next season. MORE

Jul. 13, 2011

New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson trades closer Francisco Rodriguez and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers for two players to be named later; moves unburdens Mets of a possible $17.5 million vesting option. MORE

Jun. 9, 2011

New York Mets reliever Jason Isringhausen has 293 career saves but has put his personal goal of reaching 300 aside as a setup man for closer Francisco Rodriguez, who is also pursuing the milestone. MORE

May. 15, 2011

Coaches and teammates of New York Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez say the once moody and sometimes violent relief pitcher has been replaced by a calmer, more reflective Rodriguez in 2011. MORE

Mar. 4, 2011

New York Mets pitchers Francisco Rodriguez and Oliver Perez, both of whom are despised by fans, have good outings in spring training exhibition. MORE

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